After graduating from the University of Missouri with an Engineering degree, I started my career in Education at Fort Bend ISD.  My first teaching assignment was at Hightower High School, where I taught Mathematics and coached football and track.  I then transitioned to my Alma Mater, Kempner High School, where I taught all levels of math and became the Head Track and Field coach. In 2006, I was given the opportunity to help open a new campus, William B. Travis High School in FBISD. During my time at Travis, I served as a Math teacher and Defensive Coordinator for the Varsity Football Program, while also receiving my Masters in Education Administration from the University of Houston-Victoria. 

In 2011, I started my journey as a Campus Administrator when I became an Assistant Principal at Willowridge High School. In 2012, I transitioned to Stafford MSD, where I served as an Assistant Principal and Associate Principal before being named the Principal of Stafford Middle School in 2015. In 2017, I returned to FBISD as the Principal of Christa Mcauliffe Middle School. One of my goals has always been to be a high school Principal. I am excited about my return to Hightower High School, and I look forward to working with the staff to help make sure all students become College and Career Ready.

It is my honor to serve as the Associate Principal of Hightower High School.  Raised in Missouri City, Texas, and a proud alum of Fort Bend ISD (Dulles High), I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Iowa University then returned home to earn a Master’s degree in Education Administration from Houston Baptist University.   My career in education dates to 2007 where I began as a Social Studies and English instructor at Energize for Excellence Academy.  In 2008, I transitioned to FBISD and extended my role as instructor at First Colony Middle School to also coach and mentor the boy’s Football and Basketball teams.  

By 2017, I progressed my career and became an Administrator.  I Served as an Assistant Principal at the International Leadership of Texas Katy k-8, Burton Elementary, and Travis High School.   My service to Hightower High School is dedicated to promoting excellence and creating a safe and supportive environment for students, staff, and families.  

It is a pleasure to join the staff of Hightower High School. I am so excited about this school year.  The possibilities for success go beyond what the students can imagine.  In fact, student ownership of learning is a cornerstone in Fort Bend ISD, that is supported by Hightower High School.

While students do come first in our industry, teachers are vital to their growth and maturity.  I love to support the efforts of our teachers.  I will never forget the joys and trials of the classroom experience, which began in 1995 at Seguin High School (SISD) in Seguin, TX.  I taught marketing and business courses, and served as the DECA advisor operating a school store.  My students and I had a blast and enjoyed much success at district, state, and national competitions.

I’m originally from Missouri and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, before transferring to the University of Texas in San Antonio to continue my undergraduate education in business administration and marketing.  I received by BBA and Executive MBA from UTSA.  I received my Master of Education from the University of Houston.

I joined Fort Bend ISD in 2007, and have served as a Campus Improvement Specialist (Ridgemont Elementary), Campus Assessment Coordinator (Bush High School), and Dean of Instruction (Bush High School and Progressive High School).  This is a great district!  As it continues to grow, it also seeks to bring excellence to its community by hiring great people and providing excellent student services.  That is our goal at Hightower High School. 

Students deserve our very best, and I am here to assist in creating an environment in which they can thrive.

This begins her 27th year in education where she has served as a science teacher, volleyball and basketball coach, science instructional specialist and teacher mentor.  As an administrator in middle school and high school for over 15 years, Dr. D. loves to motivate all students to dream big and take advantage of every positive opportunity in life. "Others' perceived failures are my learning opportunities."

Dr. D. is an FBISD alumni having attended school at Ridgemont Elementary, Missouri City Junior High School and Willowridge High School where she was the first African-American class valedictorian in school history.  She obtained a scholarship to play Division - 1 basketball at the University of Houston where she earned two bachelor of science degrees in biology and psychology.  She also earned her masters degree at the University of Houston in curriculum and instruction focusing in science education. 

She furthered her education by completing the principal certification program with Stephen F. Austin University as well as obtaining 33 hours of instruction at the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a participant in the National Institute for Urban School Leaders.  She is a true science advocate and her work lead to her doctoral endorsement from Kingsbridge University through work with the National Science Teachers Association and the National Science Foundation.

Mr. McCormick is excited to join and serve the Hurricane Family. He is a product of Fort Bend ISD, graduating from Dulles High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a minor in History from East Texas Baptist University. He participated in football and in debate while in attendance. In addition, he furthered his education at Lamar University, receiving a Master of Science in Educational Leadership.  

He previously taught and coached at Dulles High School for 11 years. He was most recently the Assistant Head Football Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, and Head Soccer Coach. In addition, he has taught various courses in social studies, was the team lead for US History, and coached basketball and track. He looks forward to learning, leading, and serving the Hightower community.  

Wade Kirkpatrick was born in Houston, Texas and is a lifelong resident of the Sugar Land area. Mr. Kirkpatrick attended elementary, middle and high school in Fort Bend ISD and is a member of the first graduating class of Kempner High School. He received his . Mr. Kirkpatrick is a former Fort Bend ISD Secondary Rookie of the Year and  former Campus Teacher of the Year.

He is proud to have been a member of the  Fort Bend ISD Aspiring Assistant Principal’s LEAD Academy. In his spare time, Mr. Kirkpatrick enjoys spending time with his family, assisting with the youth leadership task force at his church and teaching karate classes. 

Mr. Kirkpatrick will serve as the Alpha: Hew-Men assistant principal for the 2022-2023 school year.

As a proud alumnus of Hightower High School, it is my pleasure to return as an Assistant Principal. After graduating from Hightower, I attended the University of Houston and majored in Hotel & Restaurant Management. I later received my master’s degree in Educational Management from the University of Houston, Clear Lake.  

In 2010 I started my educational career as a Family Consumer Science teacher in Spring ISD. I transitioned to Katy ISD in 2012 where I served as a junior high and high school teacher of several career courses, district lead teacher, internship coordinator, FCCLA advisor and department chair for Career & Technical Education. This is my 12^th year in education, and I look forward to continuing my journey with the staff and students at Hightower!